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It is our position the Indiana General Assembly got it right in adding online retailers to the list of businesses flourishing with the support of us good Hoosiers. If Amazon is growing and doing well, kudos to them. If Amazon is growing with the support of the citizens in Indiana, and yet only contributing to the good folks living in their home state of Washington, we cry foul. Retailers (and we customers) benefit from the infrastructure supported by the sales taxes, whether they are of the brick and mortar, or the more ethereal electronic variety. Many of us have benefitted from not paying sales tax on items purchased online. And, we are not generally big fans of any tax hike, but the move to require these retailers to collect and remit tax just like their competitors only seems to level the playing field. That said, the Noblesville state senator and head of the powerful Appropriations Committee is wisely discussing an off-setting reduction in other taxes to ensure any windfall from this new tax goes to we taxpayers, and not to the bureaucrats managing the system. We say, make it so, Luke, and stop tax creep.

Fast-track grads

It is our position Purdue, and others like it, are on the right track to offer calendar alternatives to motivate hardworking students to consider graduation in less than the traditional four years, thus helping to protect them from the soaring cost of college education. Kids academically advanced and mature enough to matriculate quicker – all the while freeing up financial and classroom resources for others – are to be commended and encouraged. Sadly, many institutions are not so forward-looking (even Purdue is delaying the implementation of this program for several years), ostensibly allowing for the lifestyle adjustments of faculty, staff, students and parents presently enjoying a 30-week work year. Many have benefited from the on-campus experience and might argue four years may not be enough time to mature, grow as a thinker and assimilate all this time has to offer. Good point. Yet with the cost of an old-fashioned degree outpacing the cost of living by a startling measure, don’t we owe it to our youth to rethink the system and find ways to make it more accessible? In balance, we believe saving money and creating opportunity for more access offsets other considerations.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the U.S. Constitution. Article. I. Section. 9. Clause 3: No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed. Clause 4: No Capitation, or other direct, Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or Enumeration herein before directed to be taken. (See Note 7) Clause 5: No Tax or Duty shall be laid on Articles exported from any State. Clause 6: No Preference shall be given by any Regulation of Commerce

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or Revenue to the Ports of one State over those of another: nor shall Vessels bound to, or from, one State, be obliged to enter,

clear, or pay Duties in another. Clause 7: No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time. Clause 8: No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Right to Work: A step closer to reality As we closed in on press time, we were waiting to learn whether the state Senate had passed Employees’ Right to Work legislation approved earlier by the state House of Representatives. We assume passage was at hand. All that would be left would be for Gov. Mitch Daniels to sign it into law, and that would mean this: FINALLY, no more closed shops in our state, which would be the 23rd such state to enact the law. You wouldn’t be forced to join (“financially support”) a union in order to work at a particular business. We’re all for that. Nobody, and we do mean nobody, should be able to dictate our liberties, regardless of category. We’re with House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis), who called the House’s passage of the bill “a victory for Hoosiers.” We offer sincere kudos to Rep. Jerry Torr (R-39), who first sponsored – and loyally stuck with – the legislation in 2004. ••• We both tried to watch President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address last week, but where Sominex failed, POTUS delivered. We were induced to snooze shortly after it began, so we turned to news and analysis in the aftermath for the high points. And, alternately, we shuddered and laughed.

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg The infancy of socialism is alive and well in these United States of America (it REALLY hurts to type that), and only YOU can do something about it, such as, oh, VOTE HIM OUT of office before this place becomes France on steroids. He talked at length about fairness and leveling the playing field, so we wonder exactly how fair it was to give $535 million of taxpayer money to Solyndra, the formerly politically connected and now-bankrupt solar company. One of Solyndra’s major investors, George Kaiser, raised between $50,000 and $100,000 for Obama’s campaign in 2008. We’re awaiting Obama’s call for an explanation on that one. That oughta be good. Change. You betcha!

The Super Bowl guests we don’t want COMMENTARY By Kevin Kane Since 2008, Hoosiers have been excited about this week leading up to Sunday’s Super Bowl and the financial benefits that will come with it. The NFL says Super Bowls typically bring $300 million to $450 million in revenue to a host city and its surrounding areas, and this, for obvious reasons, has restaurateurs and owners of other entertainment and hospitality businesses excited. I have read, and written, numerous articles in which local tourism officials have giddily predicted how many out-of-towners would come to the area and spend their dollars in Indianapolis, Carmel, Greenwood, etc. However, there’s one type of “tourist” neither mentioned nor wanted, but I’m told they’ll be coming in droves. Kids might be reading this, so I’ll call them “Ladies of the night.” I’ve previously mentioned I am in the current class of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy, and we toured the county jail during our most recent full-day session Jan. 12. The tour was led by jail commander Lt. Josh

Carey of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Dept., and he told us federal law enforcement officials are predicting up to 40,000 prostitutes will come to the Indianapolis area for the Super Bowl. No, I did not inadvertently add a zero; 40,000 prostitutes could flock to our area this week, he said. They apparently follow masses of sports fans like the nomads trailing buffalo herds. Early man moved around in search of big game, and these modern-day travelers migrate to the Big Game. Will their presence affect visitors’ perception of this area or Indy’s reputation as a host of a major event? Probably not. I am sure this migratory pattern is seen in early February every year. One thing I don’t know, however, is how they plan to find a hotel room. Kevin Kane is the managing editor of Current in Carmel. You can reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ youarecurrent.com.

Fairness doctrine

COMMENTARY By Terry Anker What kids say directly to their parents is often far less interesting than what they say to friends when the children don’t know Mom and Dad are listening. It is how one finds out what is really going on inside one of these developing human brains. Their thoughts are often unguarded and raw. They are not tempered by social pressure or maturity. They are not bound by a sense of the long-term value of patience and prudence. In the cavalcade of “buddies” that come to spend time with our boys at home, I have been privy to loads of off-handed remarks, pithy comments and just plain simple, laugh-outloud remarks from the youngsters. But there are common themes – feats of physical prowess, retelling of all manner of gross indiscretion and assertions of justice and fairness. The first two are easy to discern. Either one can shoot the most three-point shots, or not. Either one ate the garden worm, or not. It all seems simple to

figure out. But today, their conversations often turn to the final of these refrains. Is it fair Helen hit four shots and Hank only managed two? Assuming the rules were evenly applied and expressed, how can young Hank feel slighted by the prowess expressed by his female rival? Did Hank work as hard? Was he debilitated by physical impairment, or simply a lack of will to apply the talents that may have been within his ability to exploit? Parents of more than one child know of accusations of imbalance ringing between siblings, “Dad, Brother’s not playing fair!” Should we hold back an older and moretalented child so a less able one can keep up? Isn’t it better to urge the younger to work to find their own calling, rather than to accommodate their envy? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmel.com.

We asked, you answered. Here are the results from the recent online poll question: “Which profession would you not do business with if the state wouldn’t require a license for the trade?” Dietician – 38 percent (5 Votes); Hair Stylist/Barber – 38 percent (5 Votes); Private investigator – 15 percent (2 Votes); I think a license for the listed professions is unnecessary- 9 percent (1 vote) To vote for the new online poll question – Who do you think is the best performer to have sung the Super Bowl’s national anthem? – visit www.currentinwestfield.com

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DISPATCHES » Student art display – The Carmel Arts Council’s World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery at 40 W. Main St. exhibits artwork of local students in grades kindergarten through sixth.This month, the gallery will display art from Mohawk Trails Elementary students of teacher Scot Barajas Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.carmelartscouncil. org or call Doreen Squire-Ficara at 844-4989. » Cuts for a Cause - Salon 01 (200 City Center Dr.) will host for the ninth time, it annual “Cuts for a Cause” event benefiting Go Red For Women, a campaign connected with fundraising and awareness for the American Heart Association. On Monday, March 5, members Salon 01’s staff will be volunteering their time and talent to raise money in a discounted haircut-a-thon. Guests may come and donate $25 for a haircut from any of Salon 01’s talented stylists. This is up to a $77 value. Salon 01 will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day and appointments are not necessary. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. . » Kiwanis meeting – Carmel Golden K Kiwanis will meet this Thursday, 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 852 W. Main St. Speaker: Sarah Heck on VA Benefits. Contact Don Moehn at 873-1956. » Rotary meeting – The Rotary Club of Carmel will meet Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St. Speaker: Rebecca Stevens, Hamilton County Humane Society. The cost for lunch is $12. Contact Wendy Phillips at 501-4955. » CCS survey – Carmel Clay Schools CCS is planning a community garden for CCS employees and Carmel residents. Organizers are in the planning stages and are seeking input from the community. Take their survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LJJZYJC. For more information on the community garden, visit www.ccsgreenteam.org. » Museum reopens – The Museum Of Miniature Houses reopened Jan. 25 and is featuring an exhibition crafted by cofounder Suzanne Landshof. The museum has been closed since the first of the year for annual cleaning and maintenance of exhibits. Many new pieces will be presented for the first time. The museum is at 111 East Main St. and is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.musuemofminiatures.org.

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When one door opens COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson I must be getting old if I can honestly say I just received the best birthday present ever … a door! Quite literally. I now have a glass and wood partition between our family room and basement. Sounds lame, but when I “opened” it, I squealed with delight and leapt into the arms of my amazing husband. So how could such an ordinary home improvement top my all-time awesome gift list? Read on, my friends. Read on. And see how context makes all the difference. I was about to turn 40, and to celebrate this monumental milestone, my parents flew my sisters and me to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for a long weekend. (I have a twin, my dad had his 70th last month and my youngest sister hits 30 in February, so it wasn’t entirely about me, but close enough.) And despite the stress of preparing for my work and home absences, I enjoyed myself immensely. True, I witnessed a soon-to-be legendary South Beach cat fight between my middle sisters, and suffered through a vacant condo’s bass-thwamping alarm clock for 40 hours before maintenance shut it down, but I was able to sleep late, finally finish “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and walk the beach without SWAT team surveillance for once. (By the way, vacations are only vacations sans little ones … when kids tag along, it’s called a trip.) Anyway, I departed refreshed, ready to face the rest of winter and my impend-

ing demise (now that I’m 40, I’m supposed to make macabre statements like that). As I navigated I-465 home from the airport, I steeled myself for what most likely awaited me − a messy house, an empty fridge and scores of voicemails about what activities my kids missed with Dad in charge. But I walked into a surprisingly clean home to find everyone’s limbs intact and bodies bathed. Following many a hug, I got “Now close your eyes, Mom!” and was led around the corner for the big door reveal. “Happy birthday!” they screamed while I nearly bowled Doo over. Now it’s not just the fact I’ve been angling for a basement barrier since we moved into this house, though certainly that plays a part in its No. 1 gift ranking. No, the main reason is the door represents the first time Doo and the kids really thought about what I wanted and actually followed through with their plan. They also understood having the house in order meant just as much as any purchase. Instead of the typical post-vacation, back-to-reality slap in the face I usually experience, I received the beautiful gift of 15-paned thoughtfulness. Best. Birthday. Present. Ever. Peace out! Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Dillinger: County being fiscally sound By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com Finances and infrastructure were the main topics of Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger’s State of the County address to the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce Jan. 25 at The Mansion at Oak Hill. County officials had to make $11 million in budget cuts for 2012 – approximately 9 percent of the General Fund, according to Dillinger. He said the cuts were made possible with “creative budgeting and creative management.” “We’ve struggled, just like you have in your business or government agencies,” he said. “We asked department heads and elected officials to identify budget cuts they could make without affecting services.” Other cost-cutting measures included reduced personnel costs through attrition, consolidating the Juvenile Detention Center and reducing the number of employees needed to safely operate the facility, in addition to using $3.2 million of the rainy day fund and cash balance (the county still maintains a balance of more than $28 million). The county also changed health insurance networks, which Dillinger said resulted in $1.8 million in savings. Like Noblesville schools and the city, the county has developed a county employee health clinic with Riverview Hospital, which will house two doctors and three nurse practitioners. Initiatives to promote healthier lifestyles and an agreement to provide prescription drugs offer an additional $800,000 in savings. “These management decisions have potential savings of $2.6 million in employee healthcare costs per year,” Dillinger said. Dillinger said the county is focused on three major roadway projects – 146th Street, 206th Street and Ind. 37. The 146th Street West (Springmill Road to

Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger gives his annual State of the County address. the Boone County line) project is planned for bid letting later this year, with construction starting in 2013. “The project is funded with 20 percent local dollars and 80 percent federal dollars,” said Dillinger. The county has completed preliminary engineering on the 206th Street Corridor (Cumberland to Carrigan roads) project, and has purchased four homes along the street. Dillinger said the next step is holding a public hearing this summer. The intersection of Carrigan Road will be changed to a roundabout. “This will help traffic immensely in that area,” Dillinger said. The final major roadway project is a study of the Indiana 37 Corridor. Dillinger said similar to what Carmel did with U.S. 31, the study is being conducted by INDOT, Hamilton County, Noblesville and Fishers. The study, which costs $250,000 and should be completed in May, is examining the feasibility of converting the at-grade intersections to grade separated interchanges. “This corridor is predicted to fail in the next 20 to 25 years if left as is,” explained Dillinger. “You don’t address problems by waiting to the 18th year to address it. This is a study that very, very badly needs to come to fruition.”

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Richardson announces voter precinct changes By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com Voters who are in precincts that have been changed for the upcoming elections should have received new voter registration cards listing their new precinct last week. Hamilton County Election Administrator Kathy Richardson said the election office has to take a look at the growth of precincts to make sure they stay within the 1,200 active voters per precincts every year. “In Hamilton County, it is no surprise with the growth that precincts have to be adjusted,” she said. “Also, if there is any annexation in the cities of Carmel, Noblesville or Westfield, the precinct lines also have to be changed to follow the corporation lines.” Richardson said no changes were made in 2010 during the census, which increased the number of changes completed in 2011 for the 2012 election cycle. In Clay Township, the following precincts were changed: Arbors, Clay Center 1, 2 and 3, Clay Northeast, Clay Northwest 1 and 2, Clay Southwest 1 and 2, Coxhall, Guilford 2, Hazel

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Dell, Mt. Carmel 2 and Stonehedge. Richardson said Brookshire 1 and 2 was combined into one precinct, now called Brookshire; Eden Brook 1 and 2 were combined into Eden Brook; Greenspring and Lakewood were combined and now called Greenspring; and Holaday 2 and The Retreat were combined into Holaday 2. “In addition to precinct changes, many voters have new House or Senate district numbers,” said Richardson. “The County Commissioner districts remained the same, but there were changes to the Hamilton County Council Districts in the Clay, Delaware and Wayne Township areas.” Richardson said further changes may also be made to city and town council districts, as well as school board districts during the year. Visit www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov to check for your voter registration status and other important information regarding the upcoming primary election on May 8 and the Nov. 6 general election. Voters can also call 776-8476 for the Hamilton County Election Office, or 776-9632 for voter registration.

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Meet your new councilor: Carol Schleif

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Northview pitches in More than 200 volunteers gathered at Northview Church Jan. 21 to put special tags on 7,000 Pillow Pets, which have been donated to Super Baskets of Hope by KLOVE radio in memory of Jake McConahay, a Westfield seven-year-old who died of cancer. The tags include his photo and handwritten messages of love and hope to the hospitalized children who will receive the baskets. During McConahay’s cancer treatment at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, he began collecting Pillow Pets for other Riley kids with the help of Northview Church, and eventually inspired hundreds of thousands of Pillow Pet donations. Before passing away in August, he made his mother “pinky promise” that she would keep his efforts going.

Represents: Southwest Region ing and require attention. Since E-mail: cschleif@carmel.in.gov the council is charged with being Family: Married to husband, Ron, the fiscal and legislative body, but 30 years; one daughter, age 15 not implementation, teamwork Day job: Architect since 1997; is necessary. Because taxes from pharmacist since 1979 the annexation areas will increase Community involvement: Former city revenues by approximately 20 member of the plan commissions percent during the next few years, of Carmel and Hamilton County, promises to our new SW residents respectively, Carmel Clay Hisneed to be fulfilled completely torical Society, former co-chair of and on time, as laid out in the Schleif fundraising for Creekside Middle agreement. Strong financial manSchool, former Towne Meadow Elementary agement will be necessary in 2012 so Carmel Parent Teach Organization member, among can continue to lead by example. In order to others keep taxes low, continued review of spendSchleif on joining the council: While particiing and debt is necessary. Hopefully, this year, pating in numerous professional and individual there will be full financial disclosure by the reendeavors, as an individual person to particidevelopment commission regarding the work pation on the state level, it became clear to they do with the intent of revitalizing select me running for council would be an avenue areas of our great city. Another area of focus to another level of service to others. Additionfor the council this year includes setting up the ally, my professional and business experiences Carmel Historic Preservation Commission. Hiswould be a supplement in the areas of proptoric preservation commissions are valuable, erty rights, land use, fiscal responsibility and long-term economic development tools that transparency. I look forward to serving as the stabilize neighborhoods and increase property citizens of the Southwest District and the city values for neighborhoods significant to the as a whole. history of our city. They allow property owners On the council’s top priorities for 2012: A to create rules, of their choosing, that maintain key goal for the council is the continuation of the character of their neighborhoods. Since the implementation of the Southwest Clay anthese neighborhoods were created before nexation settlement agreement. Certain deadhomeowners associations were common, the lines itemized in the agreement are approachCHPC will help fill this gap.

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Atrium at IU Health North Hospital, 11700 North Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032 Join IU Health North Hospital to celebrate Go Red for Women month in February! Go Red for Women is an American Heart Association campaign that raises awareness about heart disease in women. February 3 is national “Wear Red” day and we encourage everyone who attends to join us in wearing red! Schedule for Go Red for Women event: 9:30 am – Breakfast Cooking Demonstration (*RSVP required) 11:30 am – Lunch & Case Review on Heart Disease by Cardiologist Dr. Mark Fisch (*RSVP required) 2 pm – Presentation by Cardiologist Dr. Nathan Lambert Vendors throughout the day Raffles and giveaways “Cardiovascular Answers” – A physician or nurse will be at the booth to answer questions from attendees Information on our FREE Pocket EKG Program FREE Blood Pressure Screenings all day *If you could like to attend the free healthy cooking demonstration for breakfast by Chef Peter Fulgenzi, or the free lunch presentation by Dr. Fisch, please RSVP to 317.688.2829 and reserve a spot.

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Carmel dance instructor Darren Cupp will perform during the Super Bowl halftime show By Kevin Kaner kevin@youarecurrent.com Friends of Darren Cupp are convinced the magnitude of his next performance has not yet hit him. “They say, ‘You’re acting like it’s just another show,’” Cupp said. “I say, ‘It is just another show for me.’ And then they always remind me it’s the biggest show in the world.” Just two weeks ago, Cupp, who owns Darren’s Ballroom Dance Studio in the Arts & Design District, was selected to perform alongside Madonna in Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show. He never submitted his resume or knew he was under consideration until he received a call at his studio one afternoon from the show’s casting director, asking if he would like to be part of the show. He, of course, said “Absolutely.” Cupp said he was told he was selected, without applying, because he has a varied background that includes modeling and performances at high-profile events, such as the premieres of films like “Shall We Dance” and “True Lies.” “So they knew I would be comfortable in that type of element,” Cupp said. But this is bigger than any show in which he has ever performed. It’s also very different. Last year’s Super Bowl was viewed by more than 100 million people, yet while he was only a little more than a week away from taking the world’s biggest stage, Cupp had only

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recently started rehearsing and knew very little about the show at the time of Current’s interview. Even fewer were the number of details he could discuss. “We’re getting our information on a need-to-know basis,” he said. “I know what I’m doing and how it relates to the show, but that’s really the extent of what I know. That’s probably what’s amazed me the most: just how much they’re trying to keep anything from being leaked.” Cupp said he had been rehearsing nearly every day since being selected, typically for up to eight hours per day. He isn’t permitted to disclose where in Indianapolis the rehearsals take place, but the site changes nearly every day, he said. Performers – how many, Cupp could not reveal – practice their respective parts in heavily-secured buildings with

Meet Darren Cupp Cupp was born in the U.K. and lived on the East Coast until moving to Indiana five years ago to be closer to his family. He has more than 17 years of experience teaching, coaching, consulting and competing in dance. His career highlights include dancing at the premieres of films such as “True Lies,” “Shall We Dance” and “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights,” as well as being chosen to promote the Liz Claiborne fragrance Mambo. He opened his first dance studio in New Hampshire in 2000 and opened Darren’s Ballroom Dance Studio in the Arts & Design District in 2008. There, he teaches all levels of ballroom and Latin dancing in both group and private sessions. His students participate in two major competitions each year: the Volunteer State Dance Challenge and Grand Nationals in Miami. “All of my students have gotten first places,” Cupp said. For more information, visit www.darrensballroom.com.

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covered windows, he said. Each day brings a new rehearsal site and a bit more information about their respective routines. At the time of the interview, Cupp said he only knew the parts of his performance that had been rehearsed at the time. He had been told very little else, if anything, about the rest of his role. “It’s a very intense process just for us to arrive at rehearsal,” he said. “It’s almost James Bond-like. They’re keeping it that secretive, but they’re doing it for a reason. The show is very elaborate.” At press time, the Indianapolis resident had not yet worked with Madonna, and while he knew when his first meeting with her would take place, he said he could not reveal that, either. He did, however, say he will get to “work very closely with her.” Cupp has worked with celebrities in the past, but perhaps none like Madonna – an international star of whom he has been a lifelong fan. He can’t disclose much about his upcoming performance, but considering Madonna’s involvement, some facts should be a given, he said. “She doesn’t do anything small,” he said. “It’s definitely going to be one of the biggest halftime shows ever.”

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CarmelFest: Sparks in the sky COMMENTARY By Jeff Worrell The way it normally works is for you to give me $3; I give you $8, a chance at $500 and throw in a bang. For years, that was good enough. However, for 2012, the desire is there to do more. This year, we still want your $3, but long to turn the $8 into $20 and finish with a bang, bang, boom. Follow me so far? Let me explain. You part with three, $1 bills and become the owner of the very popular lapel ornament routinely worn during CarmelFest. Officially, it is called a Spark Button. But, since it is only January and July is far off in the distance, I am not begging you to buy a Spark Button … yet. This column is for those readers who can help me turn the $8 into $20, $40 or if we dare to dream big enough … $50. Imagine $50 worth of coupons included with each Spark Button purchase. I want you to be like Mike Vall of Firestone Building Products. A big supporter of CarmelFest and its fireworks, Mike decided to contact a sister company, Firestone Complete Auto Care, and encourage Tom Niewidok to participate in the annual Spark Button Coupon program. So, Firestone Complete Auto Care will join other great Carmel companies like Chick-fil-A, Puccini’s, The Sweet Shoppe,

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Artisan Masterpiece, Izzy’s Dog Bakery, The Great Frame Up, Naked Monkey, Dr. Finley and Get in Shape for Women, who have helped us in the past by providing an incentive for you to support our fundraising efforts for the Fourth of July fireworks spectacular. The Spark Button Committee, in charge of dreaming big and working hard to find companies willing to participate in the coupon program, consists of Jan WolffBenedict, Jene Arbuckle, Susan Smith and Jack Badger. They want to encourage you to consider your company, should you want to learn more about providing a coupon in each Spark Button. This year, two new creative designs adorn the button face, and back by popular demand, the flashing Spark Button for $6. So, you give me $3, I give you $50, a chance at $500 and a bang, bang, boom on the Fourth of July. I think I can look you in the eye and say you make money when you buy a Spark Button. That’s a good deal for all. Jeff Worrell is a local businessman. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@ advantagemedical.com

Council approves $130M bond for The Barrington By Kevin Kane kevin@youarecurrent.com Councilwoman Luci Snyder said approving a $130-million bond for a new retirement community was a “no-brainer.” Carmel City Council last week unanimously voted to issue the municipal bond for The Barrington of Carmel, despite weeks of contention from one of its future competitors. Texas-based nonprofit Mayflower Companies plans to build a $142 million development on Guilford Road near 116th Street, but needs the city’s help to secure its financing at a lower cost. So the company asked the city to issue the bond to help lower its borrowing costs, and the overall costs of the project. However, an existing Carmel retirement community, The Stratford, argued for weeks that approving such a bond would create a competitive advantage for The Barrington.

In response to some of The Stratford’s claims, Snyder said it is common for nonprofits to seek, and receive, funding from municipal bonds, also adding the recent expansions of other retirement communities is a sign the area is underserved. The Stratford is a for-profit entity. Snyder also said approving the bond was a “nobrainer” because, as a nonprofit, Mayflower could have secured its own financing and remained exempt from paying property taxes. In return for the bond, however, Mayflower has agreed to pay $350,000 to the city per year, indefinitely. “People want to say we’re subsidizing this. We’re not,” Snyder said. “It’s not they could have paid full taxes and we’re only getting half. It’s they could have paid no taxes and we’re getting half … It isn’t costing us a dime. If The Barrington goes belly up, we’re not on the hook for that. Not at all.”

» New county candidates – Hamilton County’s chief deputy treasurer, Jennifer Templeton, recently announced her candidacy for Hamilton County treasurer. The Cicero resident has been employed with the treasurer’s office for 17 years. Dixie Packard announced her candidacy for the position last month. On Jan. 13, Rick McKinney filed for the primary election in which he will seek another term as an at-large member of the Hamilton County Council. John Accetturo, former Carmel city councilman, also filed his declaration of candidacy in January for an at-large council seat.

» Basile invited to answer questions on audit – Carmel City Council has extended an invitation to Frank Basile, interim president and CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts, to present and answer questions on the regular audit and internal review that were simultaneously Basile released Jan. 17. Basile could make the presentation during the council’s first regular meeting in February, scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday.

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DISPATCHES » Prices will reflect what you pay – Travelers shopping for air travel no longer have to read the fine print in newspaper ads to find out what their plane tickets truly cost. Beginning last week, the first price posted will have to include all taxes and mandatory fees. The rule is part of a larger package of passenger protections being rolled out by the Dept .of Transportation, but the advertising regulation will have the most impact on the greatest number of travelers. -www.overheadbin.msnbc.com » The relationship hitman –British 21-year-old Jonathan Kiekbusch is making a living ending other people’s relationships. The marketing professional feels so comfortable delivering this type of bad news that he’s turned pro, charging approxiamtely $7.84 plus expenses to send an unsuspecting significant other to Dumpsville. Kiekbusch says he ends five to six relationships a week and feels he is providing a much-needed relationship service. -www.thesun.co.uk » Easy airline miles – If you’re not getting bonus miles when you shop, you’re throwing good money away and failing to protect your frequent-flier account. More than 400 online merchants – Wal-Mart, Drugstore.com, PETCO, JCPenney, Ann Taylor, Nike and on and on – participate in the airlines’ shopping mall programs. Even if you don’t use an airline credit card, you’ll get anywhere from 1 to 12 bonus miles for each dollar spent (sometimes more). And while it used to be that you had to shop online to get the miles, increasingly merchants such as Sunglass Hut are offering miles even for shopping in store or by phone. -www.frommers.com » New beer trend – Today’s innovative American craft brewers are pushing the boundaries of what beer usually tastes like by experimenting with pucker-inducing wild yeasts and locally sourced ingredients. One new type of beer that’s gaining popularity is the black IPA, an alluring new style that mixes the intense hop hit of an India Pale Ale with the toasty malt-rich taste (and color) of a Guinness. One example is Deschutes’s Hop in the Dark. -www.foodandwine.com

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Carmel preteen premieres film about Africa CIC: What was special By Tia Nielsen about this premiere? editorial@youarecurrent.com Twelve-year-old filmmaker BROYLES: There were so Luke Broyles had his fifth film many people [around 200]. premiere with business sponWe also had fundraisers. We had a water jug so people sors on Jan. 21. Filmed in July could donate for the charities 2011 in Mali, Africa, Broyles documents the changes in vilfor the Mali people. There lage life since water wells have were also framed pictures been provided by Indiana of Malians that could be Becky Burton, Carmel, holds bought. volunteers since 2009. Until laptop for Luke Broyles as he CIC: How can people see then, the nearest source of talks via Skype with Papou, this film? water was seven miles away. now of New Palestine, in Mali, Broyles, his parents Tim BROYLES: They can call Africa prior to the premiere. and Donna Broyles and 23 my mom at 777-1195. Copother hardy travelers planted ies are $5. CIC: What is your next project? corn, a new crop for the villages, shared daily BROYLES: I don’t want to tell the storyline, life with thousands of warmhearted villagers and but it is sci-fi. We’ll film it this summer. joined the First Lady of Mali for the televised CIC: When did the idea develop? presentation of 20,000 dresses to the children of the village. BROYLES: I first thought of it back when we Current caught up with the young, but expedid “Swords & Shields II” [part two of a trilrienced filmmaker and Carmel Middle School ogy]. But it was an entirely different storyline by the time I started writing the script last summer. student to discuss his latest project. Between now and then, I’ll get ready for it … all CIC: You have an unusual name for the film. BROYLES: Yes, it is Dji. You pronounce it ‘G.’ the props and such. CIC: What is your favorite part of filmmaking? It means “water” in Mali. BROYLES: I like all the roles. When you colCIC: Are you as excited for your fifth lect the props, you start imagining what the film premiere? is like. When you film it, it’s exciting to see it BROYLES: Yeah! Knowing they (the villagers happening. And editing is fun. That’s when you of Mali) now have a better future because even tell the story. more people know about them.

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Carmel native to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ in February editorial@youarecurrent.com Beginning Wednesday, “Jeopardy!” will broadcast its 24th College Championship with 15 of the nation’s brightest college students competing for the $100,000 grand prize and a guaranteed spot in the Tournament of Champions. One of the contestants is Carmel native Sarah Bauer, a 21-year-old student at Indiana University. “As with most things in life, the cost of a college education is steadily on the rise,” “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek said in a release. “With over a quarter million dollars in cash prizes, we want to reward the accomplishments of these incredibly sharp students by investing in their future and helping them reach their full potential.” More than 12,000 undergraduate students competed for slots in the elite tournament. Harvard University will make its 14th appearance in the competition, and has been represented more than any other university. This year also marks the first time California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Eastern Illinois University and Goucher College will compete in the championship. The colleges in the tournament range in size from the 1,446-student Goucher

Big Game sales now to Sunday Stop by 14 Districts 110 W. Main St. Suite 104, Carmel, for a super sale – 20 percent off all non-sale items and an additional 10 percent off already reduced items. This promotion includes all brands: Shoshanna, Pink Tartan, Yoana Baraschi, Three Dots, Love Quotes, Henry & Belle Ecru and more. 14 Districts is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 818-4585. Enjoy all that Clay Terrace Lifestyle Center has to offer in a fun, big-game themed way. Clay Terrace will be dressed and ready for the party with celebration banners and festive lights welcoming all visitors to shops and businesses. The outdoor mall at 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Discover the Historic Noblesville Square’s history and fun during Big Game Week in the

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The Auxiliary members will help the council in its endeavors to promote the arts in Carmel, as well as making the gallery exhibits available to the public during each week and the bi-monthly Art Walks. Attendance at the gallery at 40 W. Main St., Carmel, has increased from approximately 3,500 for several years, to 4,042 in 2011. For more information on the Carmel Arts Council or becoming a CAC auxiliary member, visit www.carmelartscouncil.org.

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Carmel talent agency takes part in Super Bowl projects By Christian Sorrell christian@youarecurrent.com Quietly hidden away along Carmel’s Gradle Drive sits Ideal Talent Inc. This small, local business focuses on providing talent for events, meetings and shows as well as offering rehearsal space and networking for local musicians. Despite its office’s placid exterior, Ideal Talent’s work is seen and heard by thousands across the country. Owners Rick and Ellen Kingston both have strong ties to their community and their industry. Rick graduated from Carmel High School in 1971 and his band, The Fynal Episode, has played for several class reunions over the years. “Since I started The Fynal Episode way back when I was going to Carmel Junior High, they love seeing us up on stage at the reunions,” Rick said. Ellen was raised on Indianapolis’ northside and attended North Central High School. In the years since, she has pursued a lengthy career in the talent industry, including three decades as a voiceover artist. “She’s been known as ‘The Voice of Indianapolis’ for years. You hear her on the phone during hold programs all the time,” said Rick. A veteran of the talent industry, Ellen jumped at the opportunity to work for the Center for the Performing Arts. Her daughter, Lisa, is employed there as well. “I take care of all the arrangements for the visiting artists – all the hotels and cars and dressing room needs,” Ellen said. “There’s a lot of planning that goes into each artist’s visit, but I must love it because most of my work involves planning!” Like many area businesses, Ideal Talent has seen a number of opportunities arise from the Super Bowl’s imminent arrival to Indianapolis. “There’s a media reception at the Speedway, for which Ellen came up with the idea to have

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CHS students have served as Super Bowl ambassadors Four years ago, the two left school for one By Kevin Kane day for their respective flights to New York and kevin@youarecurrent.com Pennsylvania. Finkelmeier personally delivered Come Sunday, two of Carmel’s own will have Indianapolis’ bid to the owner seen the process of bringing of the New York Jets, while a Super Bowl to Indianapolis Heffern presented to the Pittsfrom start to finish. burgh Steelers. Carmel High School seniors Since that time, the two Shawn Heffern and Alaina have continued their volunteer Finkelmeier have been student efforts with the program, parambassadors for Super Bowl ticipating in events related to XLVI for the past four years. Sunday’s game, as well as comSince delivering Indianapolis’ munity service. Super Bowl bid to NFL franAlaina Finkelmeier and “I’ve really enjoyed volunchise owners as eighth graders, Shawn Heffern teering and I think it’s helped the two have remained active me get involved more,” Finkelmeier said. “It’s in these roles during their respective journeys opened my eyes to how many people in Indiathrough high school, but Sunday’s main event napolis actually volunteer.” will bring their time as ambassadors to an end. The two have been volunteering one full day Thirty-two students from the Indianapolis about once a month for projects, such as plantarea – one for each NFL team – have served ing trees and collecting used textbooks for chilas student ambassadors for the past four years. dren across the state. Heffern and Finkelmeier learned of their inHeffern said it took a few years for him to volvement just days before flying out to deliver grasp the significance of the opportunity the their bids. It was not a position for which they two have enjoyed. applied. Rather, they were selected because of “It’s been a good experience and I think it’s their accomplishments both in the classroom a good way to end it with the Super Bowl,” he and in their respective sports: tennis for Finkelsaid. meier and football and basketball for Heffern.

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County prepares for visitors, events By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County is ready to roll out the red carpet to Super Bowl guests in our area. Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Myers Brenda Myers said the organization’s Web site is being updated “literally by the hour” with events and activities. Of the 3,000 hotel rooms in Hamilton County, Myers is anticipating more than 10,000 people coming to the community to stay, eat and shop. “The impact is widespread. It affects every aspect of it (tourism),” she said, adding the area hotels are all expected to be sold out. “It’s a great boost to the area.” Myers said the HCCVB has prepared hospitality packages for the county’s guests. She said most hotels rooms in our area have been rented by corporate blocks, and not NFL fans. “We have a really loyal market,” she said. “When people visit us, they tend to come back.” Seventy corporate jets will arrive at the Indianapolis Executive Airport just outside the county line in Boone County and the Hamilton County Alliance has created packets of information to provide our corporate guests. “It’s an opportunity to showcase the community,” said Myers. “I don’t think we could ask for a better fiscal impact at a better time.” Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville have all been designated as Super Celebration Sites. Super Celebration Sites are natural gathering places which provide opportunities for residents and visitors to get information about the many activities surrounding the Super Bowl. Each

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A REASON TO SMILE Race in to see these Super Car locations editorial@youarecurrent.com The Super Cars program will bring iconic cars to several locations across Hamilton County. The program takes iconic Indy cars and fuses them with NFL franchises to drive excitement and provide unique photo opportunities for fans of every team. Cars were showcased in downtown Indianapolis this past weekend, and will be relocated to Super Celebration Sites and other destinations Thursday to Sunday. Local Super Car locations include: • The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts – Jacksonville Jaguars | 355 City Center Dr., Carmel | Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. • Clay Terrace Mall – Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel | Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. • Hamilton Town Center Mall – Buffalo Bills | 13901 Town Center Blvd., Noblesville

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Cold recipe pairing: Guacamole taquero. The beer’s caramelized malty sweetness cuts through this dish’s tart tomatillos, creamy avocado and spicy chiles. Hot recipe pairing: Turkey nachos. Negra is strong enough to stand up to the jalepeño sour cream, but doesn’t overwhelm the lime-tossed turkey or bell peppers. refreshingly-potent carbonation. A hoppy bitter finish adds complexity. Lime wedge optional.

Cold recipe pairing: Chile-rubbed shrimp with avocado corn cocktail (recipe at Epicurious.com). Sweet, malty characteristics of this Sam Adams contrast nicely with the grilled shrimp and its corresponding chile kick, while the smooth creaminess of the beer mirrors that of the avocado. Hot recipe pairing: Bratwurst in beer. It’s a classic tailgate/grilling pairing. Cook the mild-flavored sausage in Sam Adams to bring out perfectly complementary flavors. per 12-ounce bottle, this isn’t exactly a 55-calorie beer.

Cold recipe pairing: Spiced-up grilled cheese. The toasted malt flavors of Guinness have long been matched with hard-topair sharp Cheddars, but the stout will also stand up to the chipotle chiles and molasses in the recipe. Hot recipe pairing: Chili con carne. The beer brings out the smoky flavors in the chili, and you can even use Guinness as the “one bottle of dark beer” in the recipe. 200 years ago, have traditionally consumed it alongside either a ploughman’s lunch (think cheese, pickles, and bread) or heartier roasts and beefs stews. -www.epicurious.com

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Extending your battery life TECHNOLOGY By Ken Colburn I got a new laptop battery. What is the best way to condition it? I use my laptop as a desktop with a port replicator. It’s always plugged in. - Brian Today’s laptop batteries are generally lithiumion based (look for “Li-ion” on the battery itself ), which is far less susceptible to the traditional “memory” and idle discharge issues that older NiCad (nickel cadmium) and NiMH (nickel metal hydride) suffered from. Li-ion batteries represent the best power-toweight ratio and life cycle for your personal electronics, but all batteries lose their storage capacity over time based on how they are used and stored. The upside to keeping the battery installed while plugged into the wall is you get protection against a power outage. If you remove the battery during general operation, you would want to make sure you are plugging the laptop into an external battery backup system that would keep you from losing your unsaved work in the event of a power outage. If you leave your computer plugged in for more than two weeks at a time, the conventional wisdom is to remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry climate. If you plan on storing a battery for an extended period of time, make sure it has been discharged to 30-50 percent of capacity and store

it in temperatures between 70-75 degrees. Avoid storing rechargeable batteries fully charged or fully discharged, as either can cause permanentcapacity loss or deactivate the built-in protection circuit. Some folks have heard you should store them in your refrigerator, but I would recommend against it. Humidity will reduce the life of the battery and keeping it in the fridge can introduce humidity, especially when you pull the battery out to be used. You should always avoid using a battery when the battery itself is really cold or really hot (wait for it to return to room temperature). Heat is the No. 1 cause of reduced battery life, which takes us back to using your laptop always plugged in. For those that like to use their laptop in bed or on a pillow in your lap, you will likely be restricting the airflow, which increases the operating temperature and will also reduce the life of the battery if done often. In the end, if you simply focus on reducing the heat your battery is exposed to whenever possible, and make sure you store the battery properly, you will extend the useful life of the battery.

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3D mammography improves resolution at IU Health By Darla Kinney Scoles editorial@youarecurrent.com When IU Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers held an open house for the community, Nova and Edward Farrell toured the new facility, including the Women’s Imaging Services. Edward was so impressed with the 3D tomosynthesis mammograms offered there, that when it came time for Nova’s annual mammogram, he encouraged her to schedule it at Saxony. “Everything was new and I felt quite comfortable,” Nova said of the experience. “Even the procedure was somewhat less painful. There were no negatives at all. And it is a beautiful place.” Added Edward, “I felt this would be a better mammogram than she could get anywhere else and I want the best for my wife.” The same could perhaps be said of the technology behind the 3D breast tomosynthesis screening itself, in that questions often left by traditional mammograms are many times answered in the first round of 3D images. “Improved visualization gives the radiologist the ability to detect cancers that may not have been detected using standard 2D mammography technology,” said Dr. George Trilikis, radiologist at IU Health Saxony Hospital. “Another big improvement for the patient, and a clear advantage for tomosynthesis technology, is a decreased need for callbacks and additional images.” Trilikis is enthusiastic about the “closer to perfect” images and the fact that Saxony is the only place in central Indiana to offer the 3D technology for breast cancer screening. The 3D images allow a radiologist to see the breast in layers with nothing obscuring, allowing them to more often say definitively if an image presents cancer or not. Callbacks for further imaging are a source of anxiety for patients as they often assume they have cancer, when in fact they most likely do not. “We recently found a 7-millimeter tumor in a patient that, without this new imaging, might have been overlooked until the following year,” Trilikis said. “It certainly could not have been felt, but was also a very aggressive, invasive type of cancer. With this early detection, her survival rate is in the high 90 percentile.” During a tomosynthesis exam, multiple, lowdose images of the breast are acquired at different angles. These images are then used to produce a series of 1-millimeter thick slices that can

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COMMENTARY By Marcia Wilson We’ve got a million of them! Anyone who can get through a day without an excuse or a rationalization is probably not human, certainly not normal and, in general, annoying to the rest of us. It’s easy enough to start the year with good intentions – maybe hoping to improve our diet, exercise more, lose some weight, treat others better, etc., but by now, that enthusiasm is likely giving way to excuses. Take exercise, for example. Do we ever have excuses for not exercising? Here are some of the most common: • “I don’t have time.” There are 168 hours in a week. If you exercise 3 hours a week, you still have 165 hours left for everything else. And by exercising, you reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, colon cancer, depression, anxiety, obesity, falls, osteoporosis and joint pain. Wow, you don’t have time to NOT exercise! • “I’m too tired.” Exercise will give you more energy than a nap (although you can do both). • “I’m too old.” You’re too old to NOT exercise (whatever your age). The older we get, the more critical it is to keep moving. • “I get plenty of exercise in my day-to-day routine.” Maybe, but don’t mistake being busy for getting exercise.

• “I have _______ (fill in the blank).” Arthritis? Back pain? High blood pressure? The list goes on. Look it up. Exercise is recommended for almost every disease or condition. The body heals better (and feels better) if you are using it. • “It won’t make a difference.” At any age, exercise will strengthen your bones, help your circulation, digestion, breathing, flexibility, stability and overall sense of well-being. Hmm, chances are it will make a difference. • “I might embarrass myself.” More than having to wear a hospital gown that doesn’t close in the back? • “I don’t know where to start.” Fair enough, so find something you enjoy. Walk, take a class, do chair exercises, dance in your living room, hula-hoop – it doesn’t matter as long as you’re doing something. At the end of the day though, it’s really not about excuses. It’s about priorities. And all those priorities – the things in life you want to do, and the things you have to do – depend on keeping your mind and body strong. Feeling stronger and better beats a good excuse any day! Marcia Wilson holds an M.A. in gerontology and teache Body Recall courses for aging adults. Wilson can be reached at wanderw@iquest.net.

COMMENTARY By John Williams Social Security is as American as baseball and apple pie. Not everyone likes baseball games or apples, but almost every American who reaches retirement age will receive Social Security retirement benefits. In fact, 96 percent of Americans are covered by Social Security. When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn “credits” toward Social Security benefits. You need 40 credits (10 years of work) to qualify for retirement benefits. The amount of your benefit, however, is determined by how long you work and how much you earn. Higher lifetime earnings result in higher benefits. If you did not work or had low earnings in some years, your benefit amount may be lower than if you had worked or earned more. Also, your age when you retire makes a difference in your benefit amount. Full retirement age (the age at which full retirement benefits are payable) has been gradually increasing from age 65 to age 67. Full retirement age is 66 for people born in 1943 to 1954. You can retire as early as age 62, but if benefits start before you reach your full retirement age, your monthly payment is reduced. Find out what your full retirement age is by referring to the convenient chart in the “Retirement Benefits” publication at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/10035.html.

Just as you can choose an early retirement and get a reduced payment, you also can choose to delay retirement beyond your full retirement age to take advantage of a larger payment. Your benefit will increase automatically by a certain percentage from the time you reach your full retirement age until you start receiving your benefits, or until you reach age 70. The decision of when to retire is an individual one and depends on a number of personal factors. To help you weigh the factors, we suggest you read the online fact sheet, “When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits,” available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10147.html. You may want to consider your options by using our retirement estimator to get instant, personalized estimates of future benefits. You can plug in different retirement ages and scenarios to help you make a more-informed retirement decision. Try it out at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. When you decide to retire, go to www. socialsecurity.gov, where you can apply for retirement benefits in as little as 15 minutes. In most cases, there are no forms to sign or documents to send; once you submit your electronic application, that’s it. John Williams is a public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration. To contact John, e-mail him at john.w.williams@ssa.gov.

Search on for state’s outstanding senior volunteers editorial@youarecurrent.com Home Instead Senior Care has announced the Salute to Senior Service program to honor senior volunteers for the tireless contributions they make to their local communities. The program will include a search for the most outstanding senior volunteer in each state and culminate with the selection of a national “Salute to Senior Service” winner during Older Americans Month in May. Nominees must be 65 years of age or older and volunteer at least 15 hours a month. Nominations will be accepted at www.salutetoseniorservice.com through March 15. Nomination forms also can be requested at ckoehler@ homeinsteadinc.com. State Senior Hero winners will receive plaques, and their stories will be posted on the program’s Web site. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s non-profit charity of choice. Some 52 percent of seniors volunteer their time through unpaid community service, according to a survey done by Home Instead Senior Care. Nearly 20 percent of seniors surveyed started volunteering when they reached the traditional age of retirement – 65 or older. Fur-

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thermore, 20 percent of seniors who volunteer say their community service is the most important thing they do. “Helping others defines life for many local retired seniors,” said Jeff Sewell, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving northern Indianapolis, Fishers and Carmel. “And what a difference we have observed in seniors’ health, attitude and outlook among those who choose to stay active as they age.” Dr. Erwin Tan, director of the Senior Corps, a national organization that links more than 400,000 Americans 55 and older to service opportunities, agrees. “The one thing I hear constantly from the seniors in our programs is volunteering gives them a purpose in life – they say it’s the reason they get up in the morning,” Tan said. “In addition, it’s a great way for them to learn new things – whether a skill or just something about an issue in which they have an interest. Volunteering is just a great way to expand their horizons and feel like they’re still a valuable part of their community.” For more information about the Salute to Senior Service program or Home Instead Senior Care, please call 252-4472 or visit www.salutetoseniorservice.com.

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Exercise: Setting and systems matter HEALTH By Steve Roberts According to a recent article in The New York Times, “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body,” science writer William J. Broad quotes a long-time yoga teacher who “… has come to believe that ‘the vast majority of people’ should give up yoga altogether. It’s simply too likely to cause harm.” This flies in the face of common practice. I agree yoga can wreck your body, but so can Pilates, Zumba, spinning classes, exercise-ball classes, dance classes, gym participation and other pursuits. At the beginning of each class, even the leastqualified teacher should start with the admonition, “Only do what you are comfortable doing. Never go past what you’re comfortably able to do with your abilities right now.” Everyone acknowledges the advice and proceeds onward to likely doing more than he or she should, going past what is in his or her best interest. Why? Usually, it can be narrowed to two reasons – group settings and systems. A closer look: Group settings: When participating in a group, we tend to watch others around us and slightly push past what we normally would do on our own. When the person next to you, 30 years your senior, easily goes from exercise to exercise, pose to pose, it is difficult not to compare and push your limits. We compare and we become swept up in the group participation. Systems of fitness, better known as the square peg in the round hole: Even with the constant reminder to do “only what is comfortable for you,” it may be an exercise YOU shouldn’t perform. Everyone comes with a diverse history of trauma, orthopedic issues, decreased joint motion and flexibility restrictions. Someone 30 years your senior may be outstanding in one area where you have limitations. What most of these teachers are trying to get across is great advice. Here’s my advice: If you feel good doing it and feel good following the class, you may have found a system that works for you. If you don’t like the way a system makes you feel, move on to something else, or make up your own system.

Should I do a cleanse in 2012? ANTI-AGING By Laura Marenco Have you set your goals for this year? I bet some of them are to change your habits, eat better and exercise in order to see your waistline shrink! After all those Christmas cookies and New Year’s cocktails, I bet you are feeling a little bloated. An internal body cleanse is in order this time of year. But what is a cleanse? A cleanse is a health regimen designed to remove toxins from the body. A cleanse can be accomplished in a number of ways. The most common is a dietary change: most cleanses involve fasting and the ingestion of a lot of fluids along with an herbal supplement. Primarily, a cleanse involves targeting the primary elimination organs or channels through which our body gets rid of excess nutrients, toxins or other waste products. Why cleanse? Often, people experience increased energy, better digestion, weight loss and perhaps better sleep and mental clarity after doing a cleanse for a week to a month. So, if you’re feeling sluggish, tired, have slow digestion or even if you just feel like you have overindulged during the holidays and would

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of yards you push the other team back. In return for moving the team’s starting point back a few yards, you give up the opportunity to be successful three-fourths of the time. You give up the ball on purpose. You give up the opportunity to score. You give up; you punt because you are more afraid of the pain of not converting than the opportunity to succeed. People are irrationally overpowered by the fear of loss rather than the possibility of gain. It’s a human condition. Our fear of losing far outweighs our desire for gain. Clearly it’s not something we’d like to believe, but look around. You see it everywhere and it continues even in the face of proof you’d be more successful taking a risk, as is the case with attempting the fourth-down conversion. David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce. com.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) – KMB is almost always horrible, so the stock gets hammered, but not because it reports a terrible number and a guide-down. That has been the experience for ages. It goes down because it has always run up, with buyers thinking, “This is the breakout

quarter.” Wait a couple of days and you will then hear the “breakout brigade” once again saying the next quarter is the earnings beat. In the meantime, the company will boost the best dividend in the soft goods sector, and it will settle in as a buy not long from now.

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com), a brilliant designer, business mind and worship leader, continues to bravely push the definition of outdoor living spaces. A blackstained open pavilion with a center waterfall streaming from the upper beams inspired the entire Home Show, although not as much as his photo with model Kathy Ireland. Travertine patios, boulder outcroppings and healthy plant material are a few of his signatures. Dave with Dave’s Lawn and Landscape Inc. (daveslawn. com) echoed Ryan’s views and sees fire features of all sorts as a dominating trend. Stay home. Be moved. That’s been our tagline for five years. It not only vividly promotes our clients’ view, but the entire industry. What does outdoor living mean to you? What’s your purpose for gathering outside, for grilling and hanging around your fire feature? Those questions are great talking points when considering updating or creating your outdoor living space. They don’t necessarily have to be vulgarly expensive either, although some are. But they do have to be inspired, smart, design-oriented and … yours!

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• Redesign – It happens to most. We tend to get a little stir crazy and the urge to change things comes about. Maybe it is new cabinets. Perhaps you admire the backsplash you saw at a home show. The tile in your bathroom is taunting you every morning. Whatever it may be, it may be time to get a wish list together and look at a reasonable budget for the items in order of importance to you. It does not all have to get done right away, and often times, it is best to create a “look book” of sorts from pictures in catalogs and online that appeal to you. You may be surprised at how your taste evolves before a big project gets underway. Lastly, consult a professional when taking on a project of any kind. It will end up saving you time and money (and your sanity)! David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (317-595-9540, www.the-affordablecompanies. com). Email home improvement questions to david. decker@the-affordablecompanies.com.

» Preparing to garden – Start a garden record book now, recording the dates of first and last frosts, sowing seeds, planting, transplanting, time of bloom, first fruits, fertilizing, problems with pests and other information. During a period of years, this will be an invaluable record. Also, remember this rule of thumb for planning perennial gardens: The width of the garden should be about twice the height of the tallest plant growing in it. -www.almanac.com

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such inferiority complexes about central Indiana. Oh, they talk a good game about how great things are around here, and they’re right. This IS a pretty great place. It’s not perfect, but what place is? They do all this bragging, but then they turn around and tell us that whatever they’re concocting will be the thing that makes this a world-class city. Thing is, we always seem to be just one step from world-class citydom: If we build a new stadium, we’ll be a worldclass city. A new basketball arena is just what we need to be a world-class city. We’ll be a world-class city if we just get a downtown mall. Seems like we would have gotten there by now, doesn’t it? So, let me recap: Super Duper Bowl is good, as far as it goes, and I admit that can be pretty far. I believe the formula is every tourist dollar spent turns over seven times before it leaves town. Hey, if there are enough dollars, one or two might even turn up in my pocket. It wouldn’t be a world-class event, but it sure would generate some excitement. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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P.O. Box 438 • CICERO, IN 46034 • AUCT #AU1001837 CELL (317) 409-6112 • (317) 984-9200

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CHAUDION AUCTION MART 50 W. BUCKEYE ST. CICERO, IN 46034 2ND LOCATION: 22690 S.R. 19 CICERO CLEAN CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED DAILY FREE PICKUP SERVICE ON QUALITY ITEMS 1 ITEM OR 100s • FULL SERVICE SINCE 1964

SPECIALIZING IN SELLING

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In-Home Tutoring

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20 Years Experience References Available Light and deep cleaning Call Debbie – 765-551-4161

Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

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Guitar Lessons

Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

PET SERVICES HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Retiree will board your pet in my home. Very Reasonable Rates!! 317-607-8541

“A MAN FOR ODD JOBS” handyman , repairs hauling, painting call Tom - 847-3753

Pet & House Sitting Service Years Experience Experience 139Years

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Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons near Carey Road & 146 Carmel 317-

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Administrative Assistant Part-time Mon thru Thurs (days) Hope Church: Carmel In Salary Negotiable Submit cover letter and resume to office@hopechurchindy.org

Childcare Coordinator Wanted

Orchard Park Presbyterian church Sundays, 8:30 am-12:30 pm References and background check required Minimum age: 25 years e-mail resume to sengland@orchardpark.org

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Lawncare Technician: We will train. Must have clean driving record: Health Benefits, Paid Holidays & Bonus Program: Apply in person at The Greenskeeper 846-7131 1051 Summit Dr. Carmel 46032

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